Stryker to boost position in extremities with Wright Medical purchase
Stryker has announced plans to acquire Wright Medical Group N.V. for $30.75 per share, or a total equity value of $4 billion.
Industry changes, technology investments spur First Horizon, IberiaBank merger
First Horizon National Corp. and IberiaBank have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger.
Wiseman to make his debut Tuesday in season-opener
Penny Hardaway said he will be a much better coach with the 7-footer in the paint.
Grizzlies stay with Harden and Houston, but lose 107-100
Rookie Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant earned praise from Houston's James Harden Monday night, but ultimately Harden's 44 points were too much for them on a night when they missed 22 of 25 shots from long range.
Cooper-Young celebrates Tennessee’s first rainbow crosswalk
The state's first rainbow crosswalk has been unveiled in Cooper-Young.
U of M will get $1 million from county for swim facility, with conditions
The University of Memphis will receive $1 million from Shelby County government under a resolution approved by the County Commission Monday that does not include any mandates for when it will pay all university employees $15 an hour.
Metro
After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin
“It will be a slow process, but bears are going to recolonize Middle and West Tennessee,” said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s black bear coordinator. “You can’t stop it.”
Elections Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
Premium Spirit of Memphis Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
Spirit of Memphis The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
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Business
Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Business Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
Business Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Premium Real Estate Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Sports
Monday recap: Tigers keep momentum with win over Arkansas State
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
Sports Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss
Premium Memphis Tigers Football ‘I brought him with me for a reason:’ Memphis coach on RB Jaylin Carter
High School Sports TSWA high school football poll after Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
Food
The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.
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Suburbs
Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.
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Arts & Culture
Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
Podcasts
WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A portrait of a mayor
Today’s puzzle features artist Jared Small as he unveils outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ mayoral portrait. Mark Weber took the photo.